If this deal really was THAT good. your investor will probably end up kicking you to the curb and just go after it themselves. cutting out a middleman means more money and less legal hassle for you.

Still, that doesn't mean you can't appeal to luxury vacationers.You'll want to take a few steps to ensure your home is appealing to luxury travel enthusiasts: Upgrade the landscaping and exterior to maximize curb appeal.Upgrade appliances to the best and most modern.Upgrade bathroom and kitchen fixtures.Add small upgrades that allow for greater convenience or an element of novelty.Decorate the home to suit a particular design aesthetic.

(Crains and curbed, can be a good resource for this)

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Hire 5 or 6 workers, haul their posessions and leave them on the street by the curb. 

Account Closed- I've been loving curbed LA- so much information...highly recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about the market in LA.

So before you spring for the pro, narrow down your choices by doing your own pre-inspection to spot potential problems.Mass Exodus From the NeighborhoodDon't let a home's curb appeal keep you from glancing down the street.

But goals without motivation will get kicked to the curb too quickly.

I table all of my comps before I start a rehab and besides columns for Sales Price, $/sqft, etc, I also have columns for:- Curb Appeal (1-10)- Flooring Types (Wood,Carpet, Tile, Laminate)- Staircase(Wrought Iron Spindles or Wood)- Master Bathroom (Type Vanity Tops?

Start with the end value of the buildings or lots and work backwards.Next check with the city or county to determine if you can do what you want to do and what is required for all zoning approvals and the time frame, Check to see if you have to install curb, gutter, sidewalks, street signs, street lighting or any other special requirements.